Google cuts Gemini model choices for free and AI Plus users

First reported by PCMag at · Updated · 8 sources

From October 9, free Gemini users will lose access to Flash and Pro, leaving Flash Lite as their only model option. AI Plus subscribers will also lose Pro access. According to The Verge, access to the standard Flash model will require a Google AI Plus subscription costing $4.99 a month.

Covered by 8 publishers within 32 hours of the first report.

Reporting8

PCMag Using Google Gemini for Free? You're Losing Some Models Later This Week
Thurrott Google Gemini Will Soon Limit Model Access for Free and Plus Users · Laurent Giret
MobileSyrup Google limits free and AI Plus access to some Gemini models · Bradly Shankar
TechRepublic Google Limits Free Gemini to Flash-Lite: What Changes Starting Oct. 9 · Aminu Abdullahi
Engadget Google removes free access to Gemini Flash and Pro on October 9 · staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon)
The Verge Google is about to remove free access to Gemini Flash and Pro · Stevie Bonifield
Tom's Guide Google is taking away free access to these Gemini models — try these 7 free alternatives instead · Elton Jones
ZDNet Use Gemini for free? You’ll soon be limited to its weakest AI model · Lance Whitney

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